Dig Greece Semester Abroad

The Dig Greece Semester Abroad program is organized by The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies and the Faculty of Environment at SFU. Since its inception in 2008, the program has invited a group of students to spend a semester living on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. There, they learn to excavate an ancient cemetery dating back to 500BC while gaining fourteen credits towards their degree.

The aim is to teach all aspects of an excavation: from preparing the dig site to documenting their finds, and actively engage you in each step. Since previous archaeological experience is not required, the program is popular with students of all faculties and many post secondary institutions throughout BC. In addition to the dig, students immerse themselves within Greek culture on various field trips, including tours of Athens, ancient Olympia, and the famous Mycenaean sites of Mycenae and Tiryns.

***Looking to learn more about Dig Greece? email fenv-info@sfu.ca

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